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MPD Electric Cooperative electricity rates in South Carolina, 2025
MPD Electric Cooperative’s 32,130 residential customers paid an average of 13.73¢ per kWh in 2025, 9% below the South Carolina average of 15.12¢. The typical home used 1,312 kWh a month, for an average bill of $180.
- 13.73¢avg ¢/kWh (2025)+2.78¢ (+25.4%) vs 2024
- $180Avg monthly billSouth Carolina: $161
- 1,312 kWhAvg monthly useSouth Carolina: 1,066 kWh
- 32,130Residential customersFull-service utility
| Sector | Customers | Sales (MWh) | Revenue | ¢/kWh 2025 | ¢/kWh 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 32,130 | 505,876 | $69,444,000 | 13.73¢ | 10.94¢ | +2.78¢ (+25.4%) |
| Commercial | 6,752 | 271,860 | $39,975,000 | 14.70¢ | 7.89¢ | +6.81¢ (+86.3%) |
| Industrial | 23 | 762,947 | $76,080,000 | 9.97¢ | 7.12¢ | +2.85¢ (+40.0%) |
| All sectors | 38,905 | 1,540,683 | $185,499,000 | 12.04¢ | 8.43¢ | +3.61¢ (+42.8%) |
How MPD Electric Cooperative compares
- South Carolina residential average, 2025: 15.12¢ per kWh, 1,066 kWh a month, $161 average bill. U.S. average: 17.23¢, 874 kWh, $151.
- Among 28 full-service utilities in South Carolina with at least 1,000 residential customers, MPD Electric Cooperative ranks 9 of 28 from lowest to highest average price.
- Latest monthly figure: South Carolina homes paid 15.76¢ per kWh in August 2026 (preliminary), against 15.16¢ in August 2025. Summer months often run higher than the annual average.
- From 2024 to 2025 this average rose 25.4%; the state average rose 6.2%.
- MPD Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative, owned by the members it serves; its board sets rates. Balancing authority: SC.
Where MPD Electric Cooperative serves
EIA lists 7 South Carolina counties in its 2025 service territory: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro.
South Carolina full-service utilities with similar rates
| Provider | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley Combined Utility System | 12.81¢ | $126 | 16,019 |
| South Carolina Public Service Authority | 12.91¢ | $124 | 188,962 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 13.47¢ | $142 | 582,062 |
| York Electric Coop Inc | 13.68¢ | $148 | 66,369 |
| Horry Electric Coop Inc | 13.83¢ | $148 | 91,545 |
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) | 14.09¢ | $170 | 143,884 |
| Lockhart Power Co | 14.23¢ | $158 | 4,961 |
| Palmetto Electric Coop Inc | 14.39¢ | $174 | 69,848 |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.
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